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Docs › American Hockey Players

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Matthew Zator | March 31, 2023

Born: February 5, 2005 Draft: 66th Overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023 Hometown: Rosemount, MN Position: Center Known For: Shoots/Catches: Right National Team: United States Current Team: University…

Willie O’Ree

Kerry Collins | December 5, 2021

Born: October 15, 1935 Draft: Undrafted Hometown: Fredericton, New Brunswick Position: Winger Known For: First Black NHL Player Shoots: Left National Team: N/A Current Team: Willie Eldon O’Ree, CM ONB (born October 15,…

Wyatt Aamodt

Kerry Collins | November 21, 2023

Born: November 22, 1997 Draft: Undrafted Hometown: Hermantown, Minnesota Position: Defense Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team: Colorado Eagles Wyatt Aamodt (born Nov. 22, 1997) is…

Wyatt Kaiser

Matthew Zator | October 2, 2023

Born: July 31, 2002 Draft: 2020 Blackhawks #81 Overall Hometown: Andover, MN Position: Defenseman Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team: Chicago Blackhawks Wyatt Kaiser (born July…

Wyatte Wylie

Colin Newby | November 4, 2022

Born: Nov. 2, 1999 Draft: 2018, Philadelphia Flyers, #127 Overall Hometown: Everett, WA, USA Position: D Known For:  Shoots/Catches: Right National Team: USA Current Team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)…

Zac Jones

Matthew Zator | May 5, 2021

Born: October 18, 2000 Draft: 2019 Rangers #68 Overall Hometown: Glen Allen, VA Position: Defense Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team: Buffalo Sabres Zachary Jones (born…

Zach Metsa

Matthew Zator | February 6, 2026

Born: October 19, 1998 Draft: Undrafted Hometown: Delafield, WI Position: Defenseman Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: United States Current Team: Buffalo Sabres Zach Metsa (born October 19, 1998) is…

Zach Parise

Kerry Collins | April 21, 2021

Born: July 28, 1984 Draft: 2003, Devils, 17th Overall Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota Position: LW Known For: NHL Family Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team: Colorado Avalanche Zachary Justin…

Zach Sanford

Kerry Collins | May 10, 2021

Born: November 9, 1994 Draft: 2013, Capitals, 61st Overall Hometown: Salem, Massachusetts Position: LW Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team: Chicago Blackhawks Zachary Michael Sanford (born November…

Zeev Buium

Matthew Zator | October 18, 2025

Born: December 7, 2005 Draft: 2024 Wild #12 Overall Hometown: Laguna Niguel, CA Position: Defenseman Known For: Shai Buium’s brother Shoots: Left National Team: United States Current Team: Vancouver Canucks…

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